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Heavy: an American memoir

Laymon, Kiese
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Writing to his mother, Kiese Laymon tells the truth about growing up Black in Mississippi: about violence, weight, gambling, love and lies. A raw, courageous memoir about what a country and a family do to a body.

7
Love
3
Joy
8
Fear
8
Sadness
5
Surprise
6
Anger
Author
Laymon, Kiese
Publication date
October 3, 2019
Format
Paperback
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Characteristics
241 pages · Intense
Language
English
ISBN
9781526605764

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